Big Spring, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Big Spring, Texas is 24,769 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 134th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $70,532, the median home value is $138,800, and the median age is 36.5.
The population has declined 17.3% since 2010 (27,268 → 22,541).
24,769
Population
1294
People / sq mi
$70,532
Median Income
$138,800
Median Home Value
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Big Spring covers 19.1 sq mi of land at 1294 people per square mile.
About Big Spring, TX
Big Spring is defined demographically by education — 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Big Spring is a city in Texas with a population of 24,769.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,532 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 12.8%, close to the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $138,800, with typical rent around $1,009.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 14.0%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 3.9% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Big Spring city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Big Spring city had a population of 27,268 in 2010 and 22,541 in 2024, a -17.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,693 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -1.27%.
22,541
Population (2024)
27,268
Population (2010)
28,693
Peak (2015)
-1.27%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,268 |
| 2011 | 27,238 |
| 2012 | 27,586 |
| 2013 | 28,073 |
| 2014 | 28,305 |
| 2015 | 28,693 |
| 2016 | 27,931 |
| 2017 | 27,676 |
| 2018 | 27,686 |
| 2019 | 28,187 |
| 2020 | 26,269 |
| 2021 | 26,015 |
| 2022 | 22,551 |
| 2023 | 22,484 |
| 2024 | 22,541 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$70,532
Median Household Income
$31,746
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$138,800
Median Home Value
$1,009
Median Rent
63.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
79.3%
High School+
14.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
76.2%
Public Transit
3.9%
Work From Home
18.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
15.1%
Foreign Born
66.0%
Non-English at Home
5.2%
Veterans
17.9%
With Disability
82.9%
Health Insurance
94.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 10.3% |
| Retail Trade | 8.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.4% |
| Public Administration | 6.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5.2% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.7% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Big Spring, Texas has a population of 24,769 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 134th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Big Spring, Texas is $70,532, with 12.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Big Spring, Texas is $138,800, with median monthly rent at $1,009 and a homeownership rate of 63.1%.
The median age in Big Spring, Texas is 36.5 years. The population is 57.6% male and 42.4% female.
The population has declined 17.3% since 2010 (27,268 → 22,541).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.